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Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast
Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast A steamy, unsettled pattern is setting the stage for a more concentrated round of dangerous weather across the Northeast. Scattered storms will remain possible into Thursday evening, Aug. 6, but attention is shifting to Friday, Aug. 7, when stronger thunderstorms could affect a heavily populated corridor from Washington, DC, and Baltimore through Philadelphia and New York City. The main dangers will be damaging wind gusts, torrential rain, frequent lightning, and localized flash flooding, according to AccuWeather. Some storms could produce wind gusts approaching 70 mph, enough to bring dow…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown
Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown A tornado touched down in Westchester during storms on Tuesday, July 21, the National Weather Service has confirmed. An EF-0 tornado developed at 4:10 p.m. in Purchase and traveled 1.82 miles east-northeast before dissipating at 4:17 p.m. in Rye Brook, according to the NWS. The tornado reached estimated peak winds of 85 mph and grew as wide as 40 yards, survey teams determined. No injuries or fatalities were reported. ALSO SEE: Four Tornados, 3 EF-1s, Confirmed In New Jersey The tornado likely began on the Manhattanville College campus, where it uprooted several trees and snapped…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast
Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast No, it's not gone yet — smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to push air quality across much of the Hudson Valley into unhealthy levels on Thursday, July 16.    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued an updated Air Quality Health Advisory on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. because of elevated levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, carried into New York by wildfire smoke from Canada. The advisory forecasts unhealthy air quality for the Lower Hudson Valley, which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan,…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley 'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley
'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, with officials warning that any fires could spread quickly due to dangerous weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albany said the warning for "critical fire weather conditions" is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, covering areas including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley such as Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Monticello.  Affected counties include Warren, Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington counties in th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region
Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region Scattered power outages are reported across the Hudson Valley as blizzard conditions continue to pound the region Monday morning, Feb. 23.  As of 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Con Edison reported 161 customers without power in Westchester County out of more than 368,000 total customers. Meanwhile, Orange and Rockland Utilities reported 105 outages in Orange County and 43 in Rockland County, both representing less than 1% of customers. Damage assessments were ongoing.  As for Central Hudson, the utility company reported 239 customers without power in Dutchess County out of more than 12…

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by Ben Crnic
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Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze
Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze A beloved Hamptons landmark that stood above the water for generations collapsed into the bay after days of bitter cold. Amagansett’s famed “stilt house” in the Lazy Point section collapsed overnight Sunday, Feb. 1, after frigid temperatures froze the waters beneath it, snapping the wooden posts that had held it aloft for more than 70 years. Photos from the scene show the once-elevated home now partially submerged in ice-choked waters of Gardiners Bay, where it had long stood isolated above the water. Montauk photographer James Katsipis, who has photographed the house for more than two dec…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama
Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama New York’s biggest winter storm in years proved once again that on the internet, everyone’s an expert. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped Brooklyn residents dig out from this weekend’s massive winter storm, but he quickly drew online fire, not for his politics but for his technique. Mamdani was photographed by ABC7 Sunday, Jan. 25, pitching in as Winter Storm Fern buried parts of the city under more than 11 inches of snow. But it wasn’t long before social media users zoomed in on how he was shoveling — and many were not impressed. Several commenters pointed out that Mamdani appeared to be twi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!'
Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' As New Yorkers began to dig out from the biggest winter storm in years, Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded residents to shovel smart and don’t overdo it. In a PSA posted Monday, Jan. 26, Hochul — a Buffalo native — demonstrated what she described as the “right way” to shovel snow, drawing on her Western New York roots. “Easy does it,” Hochul said in the video. “Just push it out of the way. No strain on the back from doing that,” she explained while showing proper form. When snow gets heavier, Hochul advised breaking it into smaller sections rather than lifting large loads. “Don’t do a bi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Sullivan County Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Sullivan County
Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Sullivan County If it felt like winter hit the Capital Region on repeat this weekend, you weren’t imagining it. A slow-moving storm dropped more than a foot of snow in many communities over a 72-hour stretch, according to the National Weather Service in Albany. Steady snowfall piled up across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Greene counties, turning neighborhoods into snow globes and driveways into endurance tests. Here’s how much snow fell across the region, according to the National Weather Service: Albany: 12.1 inches Bloomingburg: 7 inches Brunswick: 10.3 inches Cairo: 13.5 inches Catskill: 13.1 in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locations In NY, Region Saw Most Snowfall Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locations In NY, Region Saw Most Snowfall
Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locations In NY, Region Saw Most Snowfall Here's a newly updated rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived late Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, and lasted until Monday morning, Dec. 27.  The highest reported totals of 9-10 inches of accumulation came mainly from the Hudson Valley and northwestern Connecticut. Related story - Second Storm In Days Will Bring Heavy Rain, Icy Mix, Gusty Winds To Northeast: Here's Timing New York Manhattan Central Park 4.3 in 0700 AM 12/27 Official NWS Obs Bronx NNE Fordham 4.3 in 0400 AM 12/27 Public Brooklyn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul
State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency as a major winter storm threatens to bring heavy snowfall, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages across much of New York — including the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.  The emergency declaration, announced on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, covers more than 40 counties, including Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Albany, Nassau, Suffolk, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Westchester counties, as forecasters warned of four to eight inches of snow across the Mid-Hudson region and …

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by Ben Crnic
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Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through
Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through A powerful storm sweeping across the Northeast has knocked out power to thousands of customers across the Hudson Valley on Friday morning, Dec. 19, as utility crews race to assess damage and restore service amid dangerous conditions.  As of 11:30 a.m., Con Edison reported 1,043 customers without electricity in Westchester County, with restoration estimated by 5 p.m. Meanwhile, Orange & Rockland Utilities reported outages affecting 215 customers in Orange County and 38 in Rockland County—each representing less than one percent of customers—with damage assessments still underway …

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by Ben Crnic
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Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where
Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where A tornado touched down in New York during a round of storms on Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service in Buffalo investigated storm-related damage from a rotating thunderstorm that affected the area around Great Valley in Cattaraugus County late in the afternoon. The tornado had peak winds of 110 miles per hour and was rated an EF-1 twister, the second-weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita damage scale. The twister had a path of 2.7 miles from 5:37 p.m. to 5:41 p.m. Several homes, garages, and structures lost walls and roofs. There was also significant …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Up To 3 Inches Of Snow Expected This Weekend: Here's Your Forecast Up To 3 Inches Of Snow Expected This Weekend: Here's Your Forecast
Up To 3 Inches Of Snow Expected This Weekend: Here's Your Forecast A winter storm is poised to bring light to moderate snowfall to eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut from Friday morning, Dec. 20 through Saturday evening, Dec. 21, according to the National Weather Service. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the region, warning of slippery travel conditions, particularly during the Friday evening commute. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain below advisory levels—less than 4 inches—hazardous road conditions are likely. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 39°F and northwest winds of 7 to 10 mph, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Sullivan County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Sullivan County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Sullivan County Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…

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by Daily Voice
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New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where
New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where A new tornado just touched down in New York in what has been a historic year for twisters in the state. There have now been 29 tornadoes in New York this year, breaking the record of 25 in 1992. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team examined several reports of damage in Allegany County, in the towns of Wirt and Friendship, located near Buffalo, after the incident happened in the middle of the evening on Friday, Sept. 6. "The damage found was consistent with a tornado, with several areas of concentrated and extensive tree damage," the weather service said. The tornado had peak wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY 'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY
'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…

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by Michael Mashburn & Joe Lombardi
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2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where 2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where
2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where A pair of new tornadoes have been confirmed in New York this week. Both occurred upstate on Wednesday, July 24, and they come after 10 twisters hit central and northern New York last week. In Oswego County, the first tornado on Wednesday touched down just before 3:30 p.m. in the town of Orwell, about 40 miles north of Syracuse. It left a short, coherent path of broken tree limbs extended down an east-west path and had peak winds of 85 miles per hour, ranking it as an EF-0 tornado, the weakest of six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, according to the National Weather Service. The o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps' Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps'
Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps' Donations are flooding in for the victims devastated by a series of tornadoes that touched down in New York during a round of severe storms. At least six twisters touched down in Central New York between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service confirmed. They were identified at: Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m. to 3:07 p.m. Peak winds - 100 mph. Rome, Oneida County - EF-2, from 3:25 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. Peak winds - 135 mph. Oxbow Lake, Hamilton County - EF- 1, from 4:29 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Peak winds - 100 mph. Wells, Hamilton County - EF-1, from 4:30…

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by Michael Mashburn & Joe Lombardi
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Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms
Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms An investigation is underway to determine if a tornado touched down in the Hudson Valley during a round of severe storms on Thursday, May 23. The probe is focusing on the Orange County village of Greenwood Lake. Starting at around 7:20 a.m., a total of 34 calls were received reporting various issues related to the storm such as downed trees and power lines, alarm activations, vehicle rescues, gas leaks, structural damage reports and other fire type call, according to Orange County Emergency Services. The department said it is working with the National Weather Service to identify …

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by Joe Lombardi